Functional pillow for couples

ABSTRACT

Functional pillow for couples can include a foam body having an upturned U-shape. The upturned U-shape can have a roof, located between a first leg and a second leg. A scoop is positioned at a top edge of the roof. The scoop can provide a resting place for a head. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to pending U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 62/829,206 filed Apr. 4, 2019.

TECHNICAL FIELD

An embodiment of the disclosure here relates to a functional pillow forcouples. The pillow can sit across a lap of a partner to providephysical support during intimacy. Other embodiments are also described.

BACKGROUND

Intimacy between couples (i.e., two people) can involve physicalcontact. In some cases, intimate physical contact between couples caninclude oral sex (e.g., fellatio and/or cunnilingus).

SUMMARY

Performing oral sex (e.g., fellatio and/or cunnilingus) while bothpartners are lying in bed can be physically uncomfortable for theperforming partner. For example, a person/partner who is lying downwhile performing fellatio may hold his or her head up in an awkwardposition. Furthermore, head movements (e.g. back and forth) mayexacerbate discomfort and increase strain on neck and back muscles whichsupport the weight and movements of the head. This discomfort and straincan result in pain (e.g., neck and back soreness) and shorter oral sexsessions than would otherwise occur if the performing partner was bettersupported.

Pillows used for sleep or cushioning (e.g., rectangular pillows) canlack the requisite shape, density, and strength to provide sufficientsupport for oral sex while considering human factors/ergonomics. Wedgepillows (also known as sex pillows), can be large and bulky. Their shapeand size can cause discomfort for the person receiving oral sex becausethe pillow can cause the receiver's body to tilt downward, causing bloodflow to go to the head. Thus, it would be beneficial for a functionalpillow to have a structure (e.g., shape and stiffness) that is designedto provide support for couples performing and receiving oral sex.

In one embodiment, a functional pillow for couples has an inverted(upturned or upside-down) U-shape and a resting place (e.g. a scoop) toprovide support and cushioning for a person performing oral sex. Thescoop can be located on a roof portion of the pillow, the roof portionelevated by two or more legs of the pillow. By reducing the strain anddiscomfort associated with oral sex (e.g., in lying positions), theperformer of oral sex can perform for longer and have an overallimproved experience.

The functional pillow can include a foam body having an upturnedU-shape, the upturned U-shape having a roof, located between andelevated by a first leg and a second leg. A scoop is positioned at theroof (e.g., along a top edge of the pillow), providing a resting placefor a head.

The above summary does not include an exhaustive list of all embodimentsof the present disclosure. It is contemplated that the disclosureincludes all systems and methods that can be practiced from all suitablecombinations of the various embodiments summarized above, as well asthose disclosed in the Detailed Description below and particularlypointed out in the Claims section. Such combinations may have particularadvantages not specifically recited in the above summary.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Several embodiments of the disclosure here are illustrated by way ofexample and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanyingdrawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It shouldbe noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosureare not necessarily to the same embodiment, and they mean at least one.Also, in the interest of conciseness and reducing the total number offigures, a given figure may be used to illustrate the features of morethan one embodiment of the disclosure, and not all elements in thefigure may be required for a given embodiment.

FIGS. 1A-1D shows different views of a functional pillow according toone embodiment.

FIGS. 2-4 show embodiments of a functional pillow.

FIGS. 5-7 show embodiments of a scoop of the functional pillow.

FIG. 8 shows a scoop of the functional pillow with a triangle scoopshape.

FIGS. 9A-9G shows uses and positions with a functional pillow.

FIG. 10 shows a scoop of the functional pillow with a diamond scoopshape.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Several embodiments of the disclosure with reference to the appendeddrawings are now explained. Whenever the shapes, relative positions andother embodiments of the parts described are not explicitly defined, thescope of the invention is not limited only to the parts shown, which aremeant merely for the purpose of illustration. Also, while numerousdetails are set forth, it is understood that some embodiments of thedisclosure may be practiced without these details. In other instances,well-known structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail soas not to obscure the understanding of this description.

Pillow Shape

Referring now to FIG. 1A, in one embodiment, a functional pillow 1 forcouples can have an inverted or upturned U-shape. The pillow is shown inan upright form. The U-shape (e.g., an arch) can be formed by a firstleg 2 that transitions to a roof portion 12 (e.g., through a firstvertex 8). The roof can then transition to a second leg 4 (e.g. througha second vertex 10). Legs 2 and 4 can elevate the roof portion, creatinga lap space 15. The pillow can sit across the lap of a receiving partnerto provide physical support, where the first leg and the second leg arepositioned on the outer sides of the lap of the receiver. The pillow canhave a scoop 14 that provides a resting area for the head of theperformer (e.g., the performing party can rest a chin or cheek on thescoop area). The scoop can be formed from an angled cut 16 on the topfront edge 18 of the roof 12. When the pillow is in arranged in positionduring use, the scoop can face towards the receiving partner's torso asshown in FIGS. 9A and 9B.

The cushion can have a roof 12 that slopes downwards in two parts, roofsection 7 and roof section 9, from a central ridge where the roofsections meet. The two roof sections can be of equal length. The firstroof section can connect to a second roof section thereby creating aninterior angle A5 facing into the lap space, having an angle of 180° orless. The angled roof can provide structural support for someone lyingon the roof of the pillow.

In one embodiment, the cushion can have a pitched roof shape where theouter corners 18, 19 and 20 are rounded, as shown in FIG. 2. In oneembodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the roof 24 can be substantially flat.In another embodiment, the cushion can have a rounded or rainbow shapewhere a first leg transitions gradually to a rounded roof 25 and thenback to a second leg, as shown in FIG. 4.

Referring back to FIG. 1A, the dimensions of the pillow can be sized sothat a lap space 15 can fit over the lap (e.g. thighs) of an averagemale or average female. In one embodiment, lap space 15 can have alength L10 between 12″ and 18″, for example, 15″. In one embodiment, thepillow can have a total height L18 between 22″ and 28″. In oneembodiment, total height L18 can be 25″. In one embodiment, the scoop islocated equidistant between leg 1 and leg 2. In one embodiment, thepillow lap space can have a minimum height L21 between 3.5″ and 6″.Height L21 can be determined by the interior edge length of leg 2 and/orleg 4.

In one embodiment, length L1 and L2 of leg 2 and leg 4 can be between 4″to 6″, for example, 5″. In one embodiment, angles A1 and A3 at vertex 8are between 100° and 130°, for example, 115°. Similarly, angles A2 andA4 at vertex 10 are between 100° and 130°, for example 115°. In oneembodiment, the roof has an interior angle A5 between 125° and 135°, forexample, 115°. In one embodiment, the pillow has a width L14 between 8″and 12″, for example, 12″. In one embodiment, lengths L11 and L12 of theroof can be between 12″ and 15″, for example, 13.5″. In one embodiment,roof 12 can have a thickness L5, L6 between 3″ to 5″. In one embodiment,the cross section of the first leg and the second leg are the same inshape and size.

Referring now to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the pillow can have a lateral sidewall 42 that is positioned away from the scoop and a lateral side wall44 that meets the roof top to form the top edge where the scoop ispositioned. Leg walls 46 and 48 are positioned between the lateral sidewalls and connect the lateral side walls to each other. Each of the legscan have a leg under-surface 50 and 52 that are flat or substantiallyflat, allowing the pillow to stand upright during use. The lateral sidewalls can also be flat or substantially flat, without humps orprotrusions, allowing the pillow to be positioned as in FIGS. 9A-9Fwithout interference. The lateral side walls can be parallel to eachother. Similarly, the leg walls can be parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, the dimensions of the pillow are configured alsobased on the stiffness of the foam, so that the legs are thick enough(e.g., cross sectional length and width) to provide support for the roofand for a person lying on the roof, when the pillow is placed in anupright position. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, a performing partycan lay laterally across the roof of the pillow perpendicular to areceiving party that has his or her lap positioned in lap space 15. Thecheek or face of the performing party can be positioned comfortably onthe scoop of the pillow, while the performing party's chest and/orshoulder rests on the roof of the pillow. In another example, as shownin FIG. 9B, a performing party can lay parallel with the receivingparty, the chin of the performing party laying comfortably on the scoopsurface of the pillow.

It should be understood that the dimensions described herein are meantto be illustrative rather than limiting, and that the dimensions canvary depending on the size of the targeted population. The dimensionscan vary to fit various sized peoples, for example, different dimensionscan be determined for a small, medium, large and x-large size.

Scoop

In one embodiment, the scoop 81 can have a convex shape, as shown inFIG. 5. In other embodiments, the scoop 83 can have a flat surface, asshown in FIG. 7, or concave. In other embodiments, the scoop can beformed by one or more cuts, for example, by two cuts, as shown in FIG.6. Referring back to FIG. 7, the scoop can have an angle A6 relative tolateral side wall 44 from 20° to 70° or more preferably from 30° to 60°.In one embodiment, the angle is 45°. The angled scoop can allow theperforming party to position his or her head to perform oral sex.Referring now to FIG. 8, the scoop can have a scoop width greater than1.5″ and a scoop length greater than 3″, to provide sufficient surfaceto comfortably allow a performer's face or head to rest.

Advantageously, the performing partner can rest his or her head/face onthe scoop while also being positioned over the receiving partner'sgenitalia. The performing partner can perform oral sex with his or headbeing supported on the scoop. The body of the performing partner can belaid laterally across the receiving partner's lap (see FIG. 9A) orin-line with the receiving party's lap (see FIG. 9B), depending onpreference. This can reduce strain and discomfort, particularly to thetorso and neck of the performing partner. Additionally, the support ofthe pillow allows the performing partner to utilize both hands ratherthan needing one to hold him or herself up. For example, while theperforming partner lies laterally across the receiving partner's lap shecan hold the receiving partner's penis with one hand and access thetesticles with the other hand, for the receiving partner's addedpleasure, by reaching under the arch of the pillow (see FIG. 9F).

The scoop can have a) an oval shape, b) a leaf shape having a toparc-shaped edge that meets a bottom arc-shaped edge as shown in FIG. 1A,c) a triangle shape, as shown in FIG. 8, d) or a diamond shape as shownin FIG. 10. The scoop shape and size can vary, e.g., based on how thecut is formed.

Pillow Cover

Referring now to FIG. 2, the pillow can have a cover 32 that covers abody 34. In one embodiment, the cover of the functional pillow can be acloth (e.g., microfiber, cotton, spandex, polyester, etc.). In oneembodiment, the pillow cover can have a fastening element (e.g.,buttons, Velcro or a zipper) that allows the cover to be removed anddetached from a foam cushion of the pillow. In one aspect, the cover canbe formed from a polymer-based sheet or layer. The cover can be awashable cover.

Pillow Body

Referring now to FIG. 2, a body 34 of the functional pillow can beformed from a foam such as a conventional polyfoam (e.g., polyurethanefoam), a latex-based foam (e.g., formed from rubber products) or otherequivalent technology. In one embodiment, the foam density is a mediumdensity foam. In one embodiment, the foam is a high density and/or highresiliency foam. The foam body can have a compression of 2.5 pounds percubic feet (PCF) or greater. The stiffness provided by the foam body canhelp maintain the shape of the pillow during usage. In particular, thelegs and roof of the pillow can provide support against a person'sweight and support to the torso, head and neck of the performer, whilestill providing enough softness for comfort. In one embodiment, thepillow body is undivided, formed from a single body of foam or otherequivalent technology, thus providing stiffness throughout andmaintaining the body's shape.

Additional Use Configurations

In one aspect of the disclosure, as shown in FIG. 9C, the pillow can beturned over (e.g. roof section down to create a U-shape) and placedunder a receiving party's lower back and buttocks to slightly elevatethe area, thereby causing less strain (neck flexion) of the performingpartner. This configuration can be particularly beneficial if thereceiving party is a female, thereby elevating the genitalia of thefemale receiving party. The functional pillow can provide support forintercourse For example, a position where the partners are facing eachother (see FIG. 9D) or where one partner is facing away from the otherpartner (see FIG. 9G). Additionally, the turned over pillow can beplaced on the ground to support the females knees as she kneels toperform oral sex while the receiving partner sits at the bedside orwhile the receiving partner is standing. Additionally, when performingoral sex, the performing party can reach the receiving party's genitalswith a hand through the lap space of the pillow, thus providingadditional stimulation, as shown in FIG. 9F.

The functional pillow can also support non-sex related activities inbed, specifically for reading a book or using a smart phone, tablet, orlaptop (see FIG. 9G). The functional pillow can elevate these items,thereby reducing neck strain. The pillow can be used to breastfeed atoddler who sits on the pillow facing their mother's chest while thepillow sits across the mother's lap.

While certain embodiments have been described and shown in theaccompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such are merelyillustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that theinvention is not limited to the specific constructions and arrangementsshown and described, since various other modifications may occur tothose of ordinary skill in the art. It should also be understood thatwhile some features are shown in the figures with certain embodiments,those features can be combined with other embodiments described in thisdisclosure and/or shown in different figures. For example, the cover andbody of FIG. 2 can be present in the embodiments of FIGS. 1A, 3, and 4.Similarly, each of the scoop shapes of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 can be presentin any of the embodiments of FIGS. 1, 3, and 4.

What is claimed is:
 1. A functional pillow for couples, comprising: afoam body having an upturned U-shape, the upturned U-shape having aroof, elevated by one or more legs; and a scoop, positioned at a topedge of the upturned U-shape, providing a resting place for a head. 2.The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein the scoop is located on theroof.
 3. The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein the roof has two roofsections that slope downward from a central ridge where the two roofsections meet.
 4. The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein the scoop isformed from an angled cut on the top edge.
 5. The functional pillow ofclaim 1, wherein the one or more legs includes a first leg and a secondleg that elevate the roof creating a lap space between the first leg andthe second leg.
 6. The functional pillow of claim 5, wherein the lapspace has a length between 12 and 18 inches.
 7. The functional pillow ofclaim 5, wherein the lap space has a minimum height between 3.5 inchesand 6 inches.
 8. The functional pillow of claim 1, further comprising acover that covers the foam body.
 9. The functional pillow of claim 8,wherein the cover has a fastening element that allows the cover to beremoved and detached from the foam body.
 10. The functional pillow ofclaim 1, wherein the foam body has a compression of 2.5 pounds cubicfeet (PCF) or greater.
 11. The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein thefoam body is undivided, formed from a single body of foam.
 12. Thefunctional pillow of claim 1, wherein scoop has a triangle shape. 13.The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein scoop has one of an ovalshape, a leaf shape, or a diamond shape.
 14. The functional pillow ofclaim 1, wherein scoop has a flat surface.
 15. The functional pillow ofclaim 1, wherein the functional pillow has a pitched roof shape.
 16. Thefunctional pillow of claim 14, wherein outer corners are rounded. 17.The functional pillow of claim 1, wherein the one or more legs comprisesa first leg and a second leg, where the first leg transitions to theroof, and then back to a second leg.